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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.80, 1,403.19 and 551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.80, 1,403.19 and 551.05 is: 760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.80 : 1,403.19 = 551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.80/1,403.19 = 551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.80x = 1,403.19 × 551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.80x = 773,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,227.85/1,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.45

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